News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Jul 3, 2024

Thigpen to Lead MTA Board As President

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA), the state's voice of tourism for over 35 years, has announced its elected board of…

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Jun 10, 2024

Mississippi Heritage Trust Recognizes Outstanding Preservation Victories and Heroes

The Mississippi Heritage Trust has announced the recipients of the 2024 Heritage Awards. From the breathtaking transformation of the old…

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May 23, 2024

MC Law ​‘Committed to Jackson’ With Plans for $7.5M Downtown Renovation

The Mississippi College School of Law announced plans to complete a $7.5 million renovation to its campus.This project marks the…

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May 22, 2024

Hank Aaron Big Show Partnering With MLB Pitch, Hit & Run in Jackson

The Hank Aaron Big Show, a mix of youth baseball teams combining recreational and travel baseball, has surpassed 75 teams…

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May 21, 2024

JXN to Host the National Folk Festival 2025–2027

The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is excited to announce that Jackson has been named the official 2025-202…

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May 14, 2024

Visit Jackson Celebrates Clausell Elementary Third Graders

Visit Jackson, the official Destination Leadership Organization for the city of Jackson, held its MY CITY Young Ambassador completion ceremony…

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May 9, 2024

State Street Group Now Managing Walthall, Courthouse Lofts

State Street Group, a property management company in Jackson, recently held a ribbon cutting for the two newest additions to…

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Apr 29, 2024

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival Raises $165,000 for Children’s

Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival, the city's annual celebration of Spring and Jackson's culture and heritage, has again raised…

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Apr 22, 2024

City of Jackson Partnering with SP+ to Install Modern Parking Kiosks

The City of Jackson is excited to announce its partnership with SP Plus Corporation to install new parking meter kiosks…

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Apr 18, 2024

Mississippi Children’s Museum Opens Reimagined Garden Exhibit, ​“The Enchanted Land of Story”

Embark on a magical journey as the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) in Jackson unveils the Gertrude C. Ford’s "The Enchanted…

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Apr 4, 2024

Evans is a Finalist for James Beard Best Chef South

The James Beard Foundation® has announced its 2024 Lifetime Achievement, Humanitarian of the Year, and Leadership Awards honorees, and Restaurant…

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Apr 4, 2024

Mississippi Children’s Museum Announces Program Expansion, Celebrates Top Three Children’s Museum Designation

The Mississippi Children’s Museum announced an expansion of their educational and workforce development program today, one month after being named…

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